Wild Lights returns on select evenings Nov 20 to Dec 27, 2026 at Akron Zoo (500 Edgewood Ave). Plan on outdoor walking after dark, buy date-specific tickets ahead, and budget for dynamic pricing.
Nights
Nov 20 to 21; Nov 27 to 28; Dec 4 to 5; Dec 11 to 13; Dec 18 to 23; Dec 26 to 27. Doors open at 5 p.m.; arrive before 8:30 p.m.
Tickets
Adult $20 to $27; child $16 to $23; member adult $16 to $23; member child free. Library passes are not valid.
Add-ons
Santa Express Tour (reserve at least 48 hours ahead), Wild Lights Safari Tours, and the first Zoothing Wild Lights sensory-friendly night on Sun Dec 6, 5 to 9 p.m., with separate, limited tickets.
Sources
Checked Nov 6, 2026: Wild Lights; Zoothing Wild Lights; zoo ticketing.